John Divine

InvestorPlace Assistant Editor

John Divine is currently an investing reporter at U.S. News & World Report, and was previously an assistant editor at InvestorPlace.com. He has worked variously in the fields of commercial real estate, money management and digital media, working as a financial journalist for most of his professional career.

John has also been a regular contributor to The Motley Fool, and his work also has appeared on AOL DailyFinance.

In 2013, he shortened his bucket list when he saw Warren Buffett live and in the flesh while covering the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.

A proud North Carolinian and graduate of Appalachian State University, John majored in Finance & Banking. He enjoys basketball, reading, writing and food. He does not care for the Oxford comma, and he does not require the food he enjoys to be nutritious.

Recent Articles

Fitbit (FIT) Stock Looks Poised for a STELLAR Quarter

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 30, 2015

Fitbit (FIT) stock looks like a steal before its Q3 earnings report. Here's why the wearables company is primed to stomp estimates:

Yelp Inc (YELP) Stock: Impressive Q3, But Its Absurd Valuation Is Deadly

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 29, 2015

Yelp stock surged after a solid Q3 and upbeat guidance, but one quarter isn't enough to justify a sky-high valuation.

TGT Stock: Why The Target Turnaround Is REAL

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 28, 2015

Target (TGT) stock is quietly becoming one of the more attractive plays in retail. Here's the strategy that's changing the company.

Apple Inc.’s $206 Billion Cash Hoard Is a Problem (AAPL)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 28, 2015

Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) stock is rallying today after beating Q4 revenue and EPS numbers. But $206 billion in cash is starting to hold back gains.

AMZN: Amazon’s Brilliant $450 BILLION Vertical Integration Opportunity

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 27, 2015

Amazon stock price has soared nearly 100% higher in 2015. And AMZN may be working on a $450 billion opportunity: a global delivery network.

What LinkedIn Stock Owners DESPERATELY Need From Q3 Earnings (LNKD)

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 27, 2015

The LinkedIn (LNKD) stock price has been sideways for more than two years now but Q3 earnings could change that.

DO NOT Hold Yelp Inc (YELP) Stock Into Earnings!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 27, 2015

The time for blind optimism around YELP stock is long gone. With Q3 earnings out Wednesday afternoon, sell while you can.

Alibaba (BABA) Stock: Mobile Success Drives Blowout Earnings

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 27, 2015

The Alibaba (BABA) stock price is surging on Tuesday after China's e-commerce leader beat on both EPS and revenue, thanks largely to mobile success.

10 Dividend Stocks to AVOID at All Costs

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 26, 2015

These 10 dividend stocks may appear enticing, but in reality they're potentially toxic to your portfolio. But what gives them away?

Avoid Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock Before Q2 Earnings!

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor Oct 26, 2015

Alibaba (BABA) just can't catch a break in 2015. The weakening Chinese economy is no joke, and other factors make this an unattractive buy before earnings.